LOWES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Lowes Elementary School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Graves County school district, located in Hickory, KY with about 279 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 6th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 20 teachers, Lowes Elementary School has a student/teacher ratio of about 13:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Lowes Elementary School is a small, rural public school located in Hickory, Kentucky, serving students in the Graves County School District. As a community-focused institution, it emphasizes foundational academic development for elementary-aged children, typically fostering a close-knit environment where staff and parents work collaboratively to support student success. The school is situated in a quiet, pastoral setting that reflects the traditional values of the surrounding Graves County region.

While its setting is rural, the school remains committed to meeting state educational standards through a structured curriculum that covers core subjects such as reading, mathematics, science, and social studies. By maintaining smaller class sizes typical of this district, Lowes Elementary aims to provide personalized attention to its students, helping them transition successfully through their formative years before moving on to middle school.

For more information, contact Lowes Elementary School at (270) 674-4840 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.